Ivanov: the rules for rest in Crimea will become even more convenient

Rules for tourists in Crimea in the future will be more comfortable, said the head of the presidential administration of the Russian Federation Sergey Ivanov, adding that now and resorts of the Peninsula filled with " eyeballs ".

The active phase of the holiday season in Crimea started on the 1st of may. A predictive indicator of the number of vacationers in 2015 is 4. 3 million people - 15% more than in 2014.

"Let's build a bridge (Kerch bridge), will repair the roads, rest in Crimea will be more convenient. Even now, According to my information, and resorts of Crimea filled to the eyeballs - Russia went. This is Very important, " - said Ivanov correspondents.

However, he clarified that in addition to the development of resort towns ought to allocate time and resources to pay attention and Kerch, which from the position of tourism is not the most outstanding city, but from the back side, is the main vehicle gates." Kerch Is the gateway to the Crimea. Other gates we have at present no. Perekop (border of Crimea with Ukraine) is closed, " - said Ivanov.

Crimea became one of the most popular destinations for tourists from Russia after the reunification of the Peninsula with Russia in March 2014. Federal and regional authorities have positioned the development of the tourism industry as one of the development priorities of the region, activity in the Crimean direction demonstrate Russian airlines and tour operators.

now the ferry across the Kerch Strait (the ferry port Krym - port Kavkaz) is the main transport artery, connecting the Crimea with mainland Russia. It is used to transport both freight and passenger cars. By the end of 2018 is expected to be completed and put into use the new bridge across the Kerch Strait.